6+ Sample Intellectual Property Application Forms in WORD | PDF

Intellectual property (IP) is anything you create – whether a physical invention, a manuscript, a design, etc. – to which you own the rights. How does one go about filing Application Forms to register these creations for patent protection? The safest conventional method is to hire a patent attorney. It may be expensive and complicated, so get a good one. You can start finding a specialist on the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) website and other similar sites.

Example School Intellectual Property Application Form

Intellectual Property Insurance Application Form

How to Apply for a Patent Without an Attorney

This follows after the obvious steps of carefully recording and documenting your invention.

Do a thorough research to make sure your invention qualifies for a patent protection. This is where tools such as the Romarin database under the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will come in handy. Your invention must be new and useful.

Estimate the commercial value and potential of your invention. Think like a businessman. It will cost you a decent amount just to file for a patent at your chosen patents registry, so make sure it is worth it.

Research the specifications of your chosen IPO. Check their required format for submitting patent specifications. (You can then download and modify the provided Intellectual Property Form templates here if needed.)

Still lost? Get a patent attorney.

Where to Apply (Choosing an IPO)

Intellectual property organizations deal with copyrights, patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property affairs. This is where you will be submitting your patent application. Keep in mind there are regional IPOs and international IPOs.

Examples of regional/national IPOs

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO)

Euroean Patent Organisation (EPO)

International/general IPOs

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)

There are many aspects to consider when choosing an IPO. Make sure you seek advice. Two important considerations are to obtain a patent in countries where

the manufacturing of the invention is most likely to occur

and is most likely to generate sales

To Protect Photographs

A Picture Release Form is a form that, when signed, states that you have given permission for a photograph that belongs to you or your minor ward to be used. Example scenarios:

a parent allowing their child’s school to photograph or videotape their child and use and/or distribute this material for valid purposes (e.g. as part of a school publication).

a person allowing a website to use his/her photographic likeness on the website page for promotion or other purposes.